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SMS Contest Tutorial Entries

We’re off to a great start with our SMS Tutorial Contest! Enjoy these entries and learn how to enter your own tutorial here. Four winners will receive a $25 gift certificate to Sew,Mama,Sew!

Crochet Hook Case ~ Tracy

Reversible Napkin Set with Matching Pouch,
Part 1 & Part 2 ~ Helen

Maternity Belly Band ~ Christy

How much binding do I need? ~ Maria

Waffle Cone ~ Hannah

Freezer Paper Piecing ~ Terri

Stitching Folder ~ Linda

Wonky Log Cabin Block ~ Jacquie

Tote Bag, Part 1 & Part 2 ~ Kerri

Travel Tissue Holder ~ Min

Pin-tucked Strip Piecing ~ Charity

Grandma’s Needlebook ~ Charity

Vintage Baby Shoe Pincushion ~ Charity

Sewing Bag ~ Diane

Everything Bag ~ Erin

How to add a “Peeper” ~ Peg

Circle Quilt ~ Whitney

Sit Upon ~ Em

Double Pointed Needle Holder ~ Ruth

Shadow Appliqué ~ Charity

Skirt from Jeans ~ Christy


*If you don’t see a tutorial here that you submitted before noon on April 9th, please resend your link (sometimes spam filters make emails disappear!). When we receive your entry we always send a confirmation email within a few days.

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439 Responses to “SMS Contest Tutorial Entries”

  1. Oiyi responds:
    Posted: April 10th, 2008 at 8:38 am →

    Wow, lots of great tutes! So excited to give these a try.

  2. Jacquie responds:
    Posted: April 10th, 2008 at 9:44 am →

    Don’t you just love that baby shoe pincushion! Lots of great tutorials…so little time!

  3. terri responds:
    Posted: April 10th, 2008 at 12:14 pm →

    yippee! thank you so much, sewmamasew, for including me in your links!

  4. Mellissa responds:
    Posted: April 10th, 2008 at 12:45 pm →

    There are already so many great tutorials. I can’t wait to try a few of these.

  5. Autumn responds:
    Posted: April 10th, 2008 at 1:44 pm →

    Those are some awesome tutorials!

  6. Marcia responds:
    Posted: April 10th, 2008 at 4:20 pm →

    Thanks for organizing this. I just love to collect tutorials for someday projects.

  7. Libby responds:
    Posted: April 10th, 2008 at 6:15 pm →

    Wonderful tutorials. Thank you everybody for sharing your ideas.

  8. Emily responds:
    Posted: April 10th, 2008 at 8:43 pm →

    Wow! So many great tutes to go read. Thanks, Sew, Mama, Sew!

  9. zarinaia responds:
    Posted: April 11th, 2008 at 4:58 am →

    Thanks to all for these awesome tutorials. I can’y wait to try some of them!

  10. Tonya Richard responds:
    Posted: April 11th, 2008 at 6:00 am →

    I am so excited about all of the great tutorials! The belly band is great!

  11. Christine responds:
    Posted: April 11th, 2008 at 6:40 am →

    The stiching folder tutorial is fantastic. Very detailed. I need to do this one. I have the perfect fabric for it.

  12. upstatelisa responds:
    Posted: April 11th, 2008 at 9:05 am →

    lots of good stuff! thanks!!!!

  13. Lil_Birdie responds:
    Posted: April 11th, 2008 at 12:31 pm →

    The stitching folder is awesome :)
    Lot’s of great ideas here , thanks .

  14. Andrea responds:
    Posted: April 11th, 2008 at 2:58 pm →

    What a great collection of tutorials. Thank you for posting all of these.

  15. Helen responds:
    Posted: April 11th, 2008 at 3:02 pm →

    Great tutorials! Thanks for including my napkins tutorial link too :D

  16. Lisa responds:
    Posted: April 11th, 2008 at 6:23 pm →

    What great tutorials…you are all so talented.
    Lisa

  17. Jen responds:
    Posted: April 11th, 2008 at 8:30 pm →

    Some fun projects here! I’m definitely gonna try that everything bag… and the crochet hook case would make a perfect gift for mom… and the pintuck piecing looks fun!

    Thank you!

  18. Amy W responds:
    Posted: April 12th, 2008 at 4:47 am →

    Wow! How wonderful…….Where to begin?

  19. Emily responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:07 am →

    Really excited about the belly band. So easy and so useful. Wish I’d seen that one a year ago.

  20. Kristin responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:08 am →

    I’m so going to try the belly band with my next baby. And I want to know what a “peeper” is! So many cool projects.

  21. SuzyMc responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:09 am →

    What wonderful tutorials!!! Thank you!

  22. Rebecca responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:12 am →

    I laughed so hard at the vacuumqueen blog, and i am excited to cover up some travel tissue…and other things that are kicking around in my purse. and when i am pregnant again, i think i will be making a belly band…

  23. Melissa responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:14 am →

    I love the handbag projects. I can always use a few new bags!

  24. Rita Pereira responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:18 am →

    i wish i had more time to make all this projects!

  25. Annika responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:22 am →

    I want to make every single one of these items! I’m digging through my stash right now to make the everything bag.

  26. Laura responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:22 am →

    I am completely in love with that tote bag by Kerri. All of the tutorials are fantastic!

  27. rachel hayes responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:23 am →

    my praises to all of you. thank you for your hard work. i wish i could have gotten it together to post a tutorial…but i love them all, especially the napkins with matching bag! i’ve been meaning to start a set soon! thanks so much.

  28. Christy responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:24 am →

    I love the needlebook! I’m going to have to give it a try tonight :D

  29. jackie bateman responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:27 am →

    what neat ideas. i better get working!

  30. Sara responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:28 am →

    I love the belly band so easy and useful also the circle quilt

  31. jen responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:30 am →

    I’ve been looking for a crochet hook/knitting needle case…these are great ideas!

  32. Heather responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:30 am →

    This is where I get my sewing inspiration. There are so many neat things to try!

  33. Carrie S responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:36 am →

    these are all so inspiring! the maternity belly band is an interesting idea -I’m going to have to try it! Some maternity shirts that I have gotten aren’t as long as I would like (they need to cover the unsightly band!!:) so that should solve the problem! Thank you!!

  34. Regina responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:38 am →

    These are all so great – lots of projects just got added to my “wish I had time to do these” list – as well as good ideas on how to put my own tutorial together. I especially loved the Sewing Bag Diane – and have you bookmarked at the TOP of my list!

  35. Jenny responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:39 am →

    Love the wonky log cabin. I think its the fabric that does it for me!!

  36. Liv responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:50 am →

    Off to a great start! I’m pretty sure I’ll have an Everything Bag by Sunday evening :)

  37. Karmela responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:51 am →

    I love these projects! They’re so gorgeous and fun!

  38. alison responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:54 am →

    I love Maria’s ‘How much binding do I need?’ tutorial. I was always wondering how to figure that out! Thanks so much.

  39. Candace responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:56 am →

    I love Erin’s Everything Bag.

  40. Leslie Newton responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:56 am →

    All of the tutorials are wonderful. I enjoyed the “peeper” because I had never heard of it before. What a way to make your quilt “pop”!

  41. Ashley responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:57 am →

    Oooh! I need to make some of those belly bands for my sister! Thanks for sharing ladies!

  42. Brandy responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:57 am →

    So many helpful tutorials. I know I can use just about every one of them ^-^ The crochet hook case and the tote bag will be the ones I get the most use out of. Oh wait. That maternity band is good for those of us with longer torsos in this short top/low rise pants world too……..

    Thanks so much for sharing them all!

  43. Kate responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:57 am →

    I am making the napkins this weekend. I remember making “sit-upons” in girl scouts when I was young. Ours weren’t quite that nice!

  44. pat responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:58 am →

    Great tutorials! I always enjoy your blog.

  45. Jessica responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:59 am →

    I’m going to need one of those maternity belly bands in a few months!

    Thanks for all the fun tutorials!

  46. Alice S responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:59 am →

    I’ve bookmarked the tissue holder tutorial and the How much binding do I need tutorial. I’m sure I’ll come back to this post when I need gift ideas.

  47. Nanette Merrill responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:59 am →

    Terri’s is a great tutorial. I think its a wonderful opportunity for women to help women by sharing tutorials.

  48. Kari responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:02 am →

    Love the sit upon. Thanks.

  49. kirsten responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:03 am →

    very cool – the ‘everything bag’ is first on my list of things to try!

  50. Becca Balmes responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:04 am →

    I wish I had that tute for the belly band 5 months ago!! I could have saved a lot of money, and had bands in cuter colors than white, black, and tan. :-) But I can make some for my preggo best friend now, and who knows! Maybe I’ll someday need them myself again. Thanks!

  51. Lynn responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:04 am →

    Wow, these tutorials are all so great! I love all the bags…

  52. Anne responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:08 am →

    Great ideas, and great blogs too! I’m definitely adding a “peeper” to my next quilt, and I love the napkins + pouch as a hostess gift.

  53. edina responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:08 am →

    Thanks for all the great tutorials. How cute is that waffle cone?!

  54. Kate responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:08 am →

    Gah– they are all great patterns and tutorials. I’m fond of the wonky log cabin for it’s uniqueness and how much binding do I need for its all around greatness!! Wonderful tutorials!

  55. Leah responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:09 am →

    I adore the everything bag!!!

  56. micki responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:12 am →

    I think I’ll be making the everything bag first! I think it would be perfect for a teacher gift!

  57. apple cyder responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:15 am →

    Love the napkin set tutorial especially, but there are so many good ones!

  58. Charlene responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:17 am →

    I love the reversible napkins.

  59. chilihead responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:18 am →

    I love the totebag tutorial! Very well done. I also love the pintuck piecing material tutorial.

  60. Alissa responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:18 am →

    Can’t wait to give many of these a look and shot! Just specifically checked out the shadowed appliqué and I can’t wait to do that… I’ve not taken the appliqué plunge yet but that tut made it enticing!

  61. Chris responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:18 am →

    WOW! So many great tutorials… I’ve bookmarked so many of them to try!

    What a great collection of ideas!

  62. Sequana responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:19 am →

    I actually MADE the baby shoe pin cushion, with my own baby shoe, I might add. It looks soooo cute sitting right here in my worktable.

  63. Laura B responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:19 am →

    I am really looking forward to make a tote and an everything bag. I have really been on a kick with bags lately!

  64. Stephanie responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:20 am →

    Oh my goodness! So many great tutes! Where shall I begin?

  65. Lili responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:21 am →

    Thank you everyone for sharing their ideas! So much inspiration!

  66. seemownay responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:21 am →

    What great tuts! Thanks to every single one of you who contributed. It is very nice finding solutions to problems here better than having to solve them all by myself!

  67. rita responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:22 am →

    there are some great ideas! I really appreciate the maternity belly band since these are the things that stores love to charge for but are so easy and inexpensive to make!
    thanks everyone.

  68. Vanessa responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:22 am →

    I really love the ribbon ties on the crochet hook case. I’ve been wanting to make a couple of these but was unsure of how I would have them close. This is so much prettier than plain buttons like I was going to do.

  69. jess maloney responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:23 am →

    great tutorials, can’t wait to get started on anew project, thanks for the inspirations!!!

  70. Karyn responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:23 am →

    You guys always pick such great tutorials to show us. Keep up the great work!!!

  71. Staci responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:24 am →

    I just looked at this link this morning and bookmarked it as one of my favorites for easy access. There are so many projects on here I want to do! I love the belly band tut, I have a couple of friends that would love this idea.

  72. MzTallulah responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:28 am →

    So many tutorials, so little time… the two that jump out though are the maternity belly band (I’ll be needing one soon!) and the how much binding, because I’ll soon be tackling my first quilt.

  73. Michelle responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:29 am →

    So many great things! But oh my gosh, that waffle cone is too too funny! Don’t know if I’m quite talented enough to make that, but I’m sure going to try.

  74. Carrie Chilton responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:31 am →

    With baby number 2 on the way and no clothes to fit into, I have to give the belly band a try!

  75. Kristin Quintana responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:32 am →

    I love to see the belly band, my sister is pregnant and wants one of these, maybe I can make her a few!

  76. Jess responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:33 am →

    I love the sit-upon and the freezer paper piecing!
    So Inventive and inspiring.
    Thanks for having this great contest.

  77. Leah responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:34 am →

    Man…these are too cool. Not good motivation clean the house when there are all these fun tuts to try!

  78. Jody responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:37 am →

    Love the tutorials. I think the everything bag will be one of my next projects!

  79. Audrey Bartlett responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:38 am →

    lots of great tutorials! now i have more fun stuff on my to do list :)

  80. Christy responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:40 am →

    Love them all! Hopefully I can use that Maternity Belly Band soon!……Trying to get pregnant! All of them are wonderful! Great job!

  81. Amy Hodge responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:40 am →

    You’ve added to the giant list of things I want to make — I love the everything bag and the sewing bag, and who wouldn’t rather have travel tissues in a pretty little case instead of that awful plastic that rips and won’t stay shut. And I’m all about quilting these days and love the wonky log cabin block!

  82. Samantha responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:40 am →

    I love that wonky log cabin block! It’s refreshing and fun and it makes me want to make some of those blocks right now!

  83. The Green Cat responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:43 am →

    Oh I love the peeper! I did that on one quilt next to the binding but I love the idea of putting it next to a border. I am already plotting which quilt-in-progress I can incorporate this into…

  84. carol responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:43 am →

    I will definitely be trying that binding tutorial, thanks!

  85. Chara Michele responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:43 am →

    Oh some good tutorials! That “how much binding” tutorial could really come in handy! :)

  86. Bethany responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:44 am →

    Wow, so many wonderful tutorials! I think one I might try is the belly band, as I’m about 5 months pregnant.

  87. BeckyR responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:45 am →

    Wow! What a great collection of tutorials. I need to watch them all.

  88. Tamara Bell responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:45 am →

    I seriously need to have a go at the tote bag. I’ve been lax in sewing lately. Nothing has seemed to move me. But I do need a new bag to pack the kids things along in. I think this one looks perfect!

  89. Rhiannon responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:48 am →

    What’s a “peeper”?

  90. Brooke responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:51 am →

    I really like the fabric on the anything bag. The maternity band is a must for my next baby. I love these tutorials! I just started sewing and the pictures and directions are so easy to follow. Thanks!

  91. Dana responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:53 am →

    Another page from Sew, Mama, Sew to add to my bookmarks. I think I’ll start with the wonky log cabin…

  92. Megan D responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:53 am →

    Perfect, i was looking for a needle case tut!

  93. gatorgirl4325 responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:53 am →

    It is simply fantastic to have all of these awesome tutorials in one place! Thanks!

  94. Ariana responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:54 am →

    I am loving the rolls – crochet hook case and anything that holds tools. They are practical for everyone~

  95. Collins responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:55 am →

    All the tutorials are great. I can’t wait to try the everything bag.

  96. Leah responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:55 am →

    Great tutorials! I plan on starting with the travel tissue holder for some Mother’s Day presents. Then I’ll move on to the everything bag for myself….

  97. Ellen responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:56 am →

    The reversible napkins and pouch will make great gifts..enjoyed all the tutorials. Thanks to all for sharing and inspiring us!

  98. nettie responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:56 am →

    I LOVE the “how much binding do I need” tutorial. This is great! I NEVER know how much to use.

  99. Andy responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:57 am →

    How Much Binding Do I Need is an answer to my prayers….especially the link for the square root conversion.

  100. Joyce Moore responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:58 am →

    Great tutorials! I don’t know where to start…but it might have to be the crochet hook case :)

  101. Sam. responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:00 am →

    Oh man, that Everything Bag is perfect in it’s simplicity! I love it :)

  102. Pamela responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:01 am →

    The Tote Bag Tutorial is wonderful! And very timely, as I need to make some for an upcoming book sale. Must have pretty bags to carry all my booky finds! :)

  103. sarah responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:02 am →

    LOVE THE BELLY BAND!

  104. Nancy responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:03 am →

    Love, Love Love Linda’s Stitching Journal…. I need to make my daughter one of the crochet hook rolls. She would really get use of that.

  105. Kathryn responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:04 am →

    The Tote Bag Tutorials are great: detailed, but not simplistic.
    Helps the environment.
    From a fellow Canuck too!
    Kathryn

  106. Amanda responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:05 am →

    I love all the great ideas here. I really loved the pintucking tutorial. Now, if I can just muster the patience and time to do a project. Ahhh…..

  107. Wendy responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:05 am →

    the first round of tutorials are great! I’m especially looking forward to trying the sewing bag, the wonky log cabin, the belly band and the stitching folder. 2 of my sister-in-laws are expecting and the belly band would make a great gift. The stitching folder will be great to put my ideas into one spot and the wonky log cabin block just looks fun. Great job. I look forward to the next round!!1

  108. Avlor responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:07 am →

    I was readying the spiffy pin tucking tutorial. She talked about ripping the fabric into strips: “Rip your fabric strips in varying widths and approximately the same length.” Is it as scary as it sounds? I’ve always cut my fabric – so this is new to me. I don’t have a serger – but that looks so cool!

  109. Debra responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:08 am →

    Love all the tutorials. I love the napkin set. Perfect hostess gift. I have all the tutorials on my to do list!

  110. stephanie responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:08 am →

    I love the reversible napkin tutorial and am going to try it this weekend. Thank you!

  111. Joanna responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:10 am →

    I LOVE these tutorials – so much so, that I made my own and submitted it lol! Everyone has done such a great job making things clear and easy to understand. Thank you for doing this tutorial contest!

  112. Laurel responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:12 am →

    I wish I’d seen the belly band tutorial before I got too far along in my pregnancy to use one! The double pointed needle holder looks great too!

  113. susan responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:12 am →

    I can’t wait to try the “wonky log cabin” block. I absolutely love the examples she has on the page!

  114. Katy responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:12 am →

    Wow! I am so excited to try quite a few of these Tutorials. I especially like the tote bag, I am thinking about making a slightly smaller version as a purse, and a larger one for my homeschooling ‘bookbag”. I am, although not a grandma, going to make myself a grandmas needle bag, how handy is that! Thank you soooo much for the great ideas. I now have a huge to do list, .
    thanks again
    Katy

  115. Amy responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:16 am →

    As a knitter first and foremost I’m going to have to go with the DPN case as my fave.

  116. Rachel responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:17 am →

    I love Kerri’s tote bag–especially what she does with the handles. It’s perfect for a bag I’ve been working on that I wasn’t sure what do with the handles. But I think I might follow her tutorial for another bag as well.

    The quilt binding one is quite useful as well.

  117. Katie responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:19 am →

    Great tutes!!!!

  118. Kristin L responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:20 am →

    Love the wonky log cabin tutorial — it’s probably the most complete explanation I’ve seen. Plus, the quilt looks great!!

  119. anne responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:22 am →

    the “how much binding do i need” tutorial is so useful! great idea.

  120. Janelle Evans responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:23 am →

    A sewing bag is exactly what I need to keep organized!

  121. Joanna responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:24 am →

    I love tutorials! Almost everything I make (being a newbie) has been from a tutorial by different incredibly talented crafters. Someday I hope to be able to make up my own stuff, but until then keep the tutorials comin’!

  122. Arizona responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:24 am →

    I really like the Travel Tissue Holder. I’m going to make some because I ALWAYS have a few packs of travel tissues with me and they always get nasty if you leave them in the plastic holder they come in. They’re perfect for moms with young kids. My son is 3 and my twin girls are 1 so I NEED tissues. I can’t believe how much snot comes out of little kids.

  123. Amber responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:24 am →

    What a great batch of tutorials! I love the everything bag – so cute! You guys are amazing as always!

  124. Joanna responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:25 am →

    Oh, and the everything bag was my favorite. It’s a basic bag, but I like the dimensions and the colors of Erin’s bag are great!

  125. Mauri responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:25 am →

    I have been looking for a good bag to make like the “Everything Bag” and can’t wait to clear out my current projects so I may begin this one! What a great tutorial, too. Nice job!

  126. Kate responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:26 am →

    I love Grandma’s Needlebook – a terrific way to use up all those bits and pieces that are too wonderful to throw away.

  127. Linda responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:31 am →

    Terrific selection of tutorials. Thanks for including the one I submitted.

  128. Denise responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:33 am →

    I just love all the things I find here. Quilts are my favorite! Thanks for all the ideas.

  129. Ellen responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:33 am →

    Lots of great inspiration here. I have already made a few of Kerrimade’s tote bags!

  130. Jennifer Ladd responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:35 am →

    The double pointed needle holder is so cute – I plan on making one for my sister!
    Thanks for the great ideas!!!

  131. britt responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:36 am →

    Now that allergy season has arrived i must make that tissue holder, what a great tutorial

  132. Richelle F responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:38 am →

    I’ll have to try out the belly band instructions. I wanted one of those with my first, and we are trying for another, so that would be great!

  133. kristen responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:40 am →

    I love the belly band tutorial! Off to email it to all my pregnant friends.

  134. Amy F. responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:41 am →

    Love, love, love all of them. thank you everyone!

  135. Solidia responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:41 am →

    Great tutorials! I am looking forward to trying quite a few of them, but especially the circle quilt.

  136. mary Connelly responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:43 am →

    I love tutorials. thanks for all the great ideas

  137. Dawn responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:43 am →

    I have made a similar crochet hook case…but like this one MORE! Wish I had seen this tutorial before making mine.
    I could make another, I suppose……

  138. Kay responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:44 am →

    This is a cool site. I love to sew. I will have to add this to my blog list.

  139. Rebecca responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:45 am →

    I love when you group tutorials together! I still refer back to the handmade holidays collection when looking for inspiration! I’ve already bookmarked the new tute page!!

  140. Jeannine responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:51 am →

    Great tutorials! I really like the travel sewing bag.

  141. Sarah S responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:52 am →

    Love the everything bag! The fabric combinations and the button closure just make the bag!

  142. Ellen responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:53 am →

    Tutorials? What a fabulous idea! Only problem is choosing which one to make first! : )

  143. Shannon responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:56 am →

    Wow ~ great bunch of tutorials! I like the variety and dont know where to begin! Maybe the “Everything Bag” or the “Sit Upon” but I also like the “Crotchet Case”. Thanks for sharing!

  144. Chandra responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:59 am →

    WOW! There are such amazing tutorials! I just found out i’m pregnant so the maternity band will be particulary helpful and I have a daughter that LOVES play food so I just adore the ice cream cone!!!

  145. Amelia responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:00 pm →

    Wow, the waffle cone project looks so neat! What a creative idea.

  146. Tracy responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:00 pm →

    The peeper tutorial is great, I can’t wait to try it out. The tutorials have been so helpful, with tons of awesome ideas!

    Tracy

  147. rachelle responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:02 pm →

    It is always so interesting to see how people do things in their own way.

  148. mj responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:04 pm →

    So many fun things to try! I may need to make that sewing bag.

  149. froghair responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:08 pm →

    so many good projects, so little time. I really need to stop looking at these when I’m at the office! How long ’til five o’clock?

  150. Mel H responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:09 pm →

    ohh! I must make the Sit Upon. We have a ton of out side events and I hate siting directly on the ground. Great idea and so simple!

    Thanks!

  151. Lynne responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:09 pm →

    I love (!!!!!!) the Grandma’s Needlebook tutorial. I’m going to make a bunch of these for our Embroiderer’s Guild tea in June. Super cute!!!!

  152. diana responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:11 pm →

    SOOOO many cool things to make!!! where do i start!!!

  153. Karen responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:12 pm →

    Fabulous tutorials as always!!! I love the Sewing Bag and the Travel Tissue Holder.

  154. Kendall responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:12 pm →

    I love the belly band. I am currently pregnant, along with 4 friends, and I never even thought of making one of these! So fast and easy!

  155. Sarah S responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:16 pm →

    Do I have to chose just one? I’m loving the everything bag tute…the way the corners are made is interesting. I love loop and button closeures so I can avoid the dreaded button holes.

  156. veronica responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:17 pm →

    I see many grandma’s needlebooks in my gift-giving future! Thanks for the tute!!

  157. Mrs. Pear responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:22 pm →

    The freezer paper piecing tutorial was especially helpful – I have never been able to do it, and have passed over beautiful patterns that required it!

  158. Cary responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:24 pm →

    Those are some really cool tutorials. I love the look of that cone tutorial. How real is that?!

  159. Christina responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:24 pm →

    I really like the crochet hook case and double needle case. I am going to need to make one as soon as I can get back on my sewing machine to bring some organization to all my hooks and needles!

  160. Lauren Elliott responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:26 pm →

    I can’t wait to try the reversible napkin set with pouch. Those would make fantastic holiday gifts!

  161. Celeste Harrington responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:28 pm →

    I used the tutorial about the quilt binding recently and found it very helpful. Thanks!

  162. Ms. Cleaver responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:30 pm →

    the waffle cone cracks me up!

  163. Kate responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:31 pm →

    Lots of great tuts here – can’t wait to see what’s next!

  164. jen responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:33 pm →

    I want to try the tutorial on the wonky log cabin blocks, I love how they turned out.

  165. Julia Molewyk responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:34 pm →

    My favorite tutorials are the Wonky log cabin block and the tote bag 1 & 2 tutorials. I don’t know if I will ever make the block for a quilt, but I love the look of it. Very fun! I could see myself making the tote bag. Very practical, and a nice size. I like how Kerri used two fabrics on the outside. P.S. I love the new “Spring Trees” fabric.

  166. Jess responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:35 pm →

    Oh gosh! I hope bedtime comes soon so that I can make a few things from this! The belly band is always going to be a big hit with preggos…maybe I will make some for a few friends! Thank you ladies for all your fabulous tutes!

  167. Lindsay responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:35 pm →

    so many great ideas! I wish I had had the Belly Band tutorial when I was pregnant!

  168. Annie responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:38 pm →

    I love the everything bag. Thank goodness it’s Friday!

  169. Stacy responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:40 pm →

    Love this focus on tutorials!

    Thanks,
    ~Stacy

  170. Alison responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:41 pm →

    Some really great tutes. The maternity belly band has been bookmarked, I searched for one like it when I was pregnant last time without luck. Now I just need to work on husband for baby No.3! LOL!

  171. Yetta responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:41 pm →

    Love the waffle cone. Looks really complicated but the method is so ingenious that the project is now challenging to me yet doable. Thank you for sharing such a great idea.

  172. Holly responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:42 pm →

    I love the Grandma’s Needlebook by Charity! All of the projects look great – can’t decide which ones to make for Mother’s day. Besides the tutorials, it’s great to browse through some new blogs that I normally wouldn’t come across. Thanks!

  173. Nicol responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:44 pm →

    Love the tissue paper holder – great for gifts!

  174. jessie earth momma responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:47 pm →

    I love the belly band! Support and style! What more could a pregnant lady ask for?

  175. Meredith responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:48 pm →

    I just love that circle quilt!! I need a little more practice with quilting before I attempt this one though. Thanks Whitney!!

  176. Rachel Berry responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:48 pm →

    I would love to try the Reversible Napkin Set with Matching Pouch. This would make a fabulous gift for my mom she would love it! Great tutorial THANKS!

    :) Rachel

  177. Sara Hemmeke responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:49 pm →

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the wonky log cabin blocks!!! This one is definitely on my to-do list for all those upcoming baby quilts this summer.

  178. Diana responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:51 pm →

    There’s a lot of talent out there! I love that sewing bag!

  179. Barbara G responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:51 pm →

    Wonderful creativity here! Several excellent tuts. Liked the detail of the Everything Bag a lot.

  180. Tammy responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:53 pm →

    I thought the napkins with the matching case was a lovely gift idea!

  181. Karie responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:55 pm →

    I am in love wiht the everything bag… I cant wait to make that one!!

  182. Sara C responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 12:55 pm →

    Great list! I’m looking to test out the everything bag!

  183. Linda responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:01 pm →

    I’m pondering how early I can get the kids to bed so I can start cutting strips for the “Wonky Log Cabin.” Thanks for sharing!

  184. Amy responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:02 pm →

    I am inspired to do some crafting but have no real experience in sewing, the crochet hook tutorial is one I think I can pull off. It is well written and I think with the guide of the tutorial for a numpty newbie like me it just might work!

  185. Celeste responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:03 pm →

    So many of these are on my to-do list now–but I think I’m going to start with that Everything Bag!

  186. Nell responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:05 pm →

    I love the circle quilt and the everything bag! But they all look so great, I wish I had time to try them all!

  187. Sarah W. responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:08 pm →

    The tutorials are great! I especially like the sewing folder. It makes me want to get organized.

  188. Keri McCarthy responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:09 pm →

    I like the Kerri Made Totebag…
    I guess that makes things I make Keri Made!

  189. Erin responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:10 pm →

    The travel tissue holder is awesome! I always have tissues in my purse, especially for church on Sundays, and now I can carry them in something cute! Oooohhh, I hope I win!

  190. Stacy A responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:10 pm →

    There are some wonderful tutorials. I especially like the circle quilt and the wonky log cabin blocks. They both allow for a spontaneity that can lack in precise quilting. I will definitely give them both a go soon. Great job everyone.

  191. water works responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:11 pm →

    I really liked the napkin tutorial and want to make a set (or seven) for my dinner table. What a great way to embelish our table. Also, would someone please explain a peeper to me. I didn’t quite understand what it is. Thanks!

  192. Lizzie responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:13 pm →

    I love that needlebook! It’s so cute and now I have to make one. :)

  193. Alisha responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:13 pm →

    So many great tutorials! I’ve already checked out the stitching folder and plan on adding the “Everything bag” to my list of bags I want to make.

  194. sarah responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:14 pm →

    I loe the baby shoe pincushion! Can’t wait to find a tiny shoe!!!

  195. Susan responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:22 pm →

    Oh My Gosh! I love that circle quilt and it really does look pretty easy. I’m going to make one this weekend!

  196. kirsten responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:24 pm →

    Going on a househunting trip in another city next week, but I came down with a cold. The travel tissue holder will give me that added touch of style that I so don’t feel right now. Better get to it. Sniff, sniff…

  197. Alisa responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:25 pm →

    The belly band tutorial is just perfect! I just told my friend I’d make one for her.

  198. Jeannine responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:26 pm →

    I love the waffle cone and the stitched folder. Way to cute!

  199. Sarah K responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:27 pm →

    Great array of tutorials! I intend to use several of them in the upcoming weeks. Thanks, ladies! I’m fairly new at sewing and can only imagine how much work and effort it takes to write out a tutorial for a “newb” like me to follow.

  200. min responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:27 pm →

    I love how differently everyone makes their tutorials. That alone is fun to check out, even if I don’t get around to making these.

  201. Katie Mitchell responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:30 pm →

    I love the maternity band tute. I wish I had known about it months ago as I am due to give birth in 3 weeks.

  202. Char responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:32 pm →

    I especially like the Everything Bag tutorial. I never thought of turning the bag through a hole in the inside/outside seam. I’ve always turned bags through the seam at the bottom of the lining.

  203. Andrea responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:34 pm →

    Thanks for posting these. I keep a bookmark of all those “someday” projects on my wish list.

  204. Oiyi responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:34 pm →

    The ice cream cone is amazing.

  205. Jill T responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:37 pm →

    Love the maternity belly band. Very practical!

  206. amanda atkinson responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:38 pm →

    I LOVE the maternity belly bands!! I wish I had thought of that when I was pregnant. My BFF is having her first and I think I may just try making one of these for her. I also love the napkins with matching bag. I know someone getting married this summer and those would make an adorable wedding gift.

  207. Fiona responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:39 pm →

    Love the needlecase idea. Perfect for me to try in the school holidays that have just started here!

  208. Nancy responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:41 pm →

    Thank you for collecting all these great tutorials in one place! I am going to try the shadow applique and the travel tissue holder first.

  209. Kerry responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:42 pm →

    I’m very excited to try the freezer paper piecing one! I see so many beautiful projects using that technique.

  210. Rachel responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:49 pm →

    The instructions for the tote bag tutorial are super clear.

  211. Heather responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:49 pm →

    I loved love LOVED the jeans-into-skirt tutorial. I’ve always tried to do that, but it has never come out quite right. I sent this to a friend who is losing weight and is attempting to save money by altering the clothes that no longer fit her. she loved it as well!!

    -heather

  212. Maryalice responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:50 pm →

    These tutorials really inspire the craftiness.

  213. Shannon responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 1:52 pm →

    A belly band! I was thinking of buying one – now I can make it! Thanks!

  214. Nada responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 2:06 pm →

    I’m very tempted by the jeans-to-skirt tute!

  215. Georgia responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 2:08 pm →

    I LOVE the waffle cone. Perfect. I’ll have to make three because they’ll all want their own!

  216. Cocoa responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 2:08 pm →

    I love the Wonky Log Cabin blocks. I created a quilt for my new niece with those!

  217. Jenn responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 2:17 pm →

    Oh, I have to make Kerrie’s totebag. It’s beautiful.

  218. Andi responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 2:17 pm →

    I love tutorials! I can’t believe I didn’t know there was such a thing until a few months ago. I am definitely going to make the “Everything Bag.”

  219. emily responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 2:18 pm →

    I can’t pick a favorite, there are too many good tuts! I should’ve made a dozen of those maternity belly bands when I was pregnant, I was too big for any but my husband’s XXL shirts.

  220. Ursa responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 2:21 pm →

    These are great. Will have to come back for some later. The pregnancy belt looks very useful.

  221. Cascade Lily responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 2:39 pm →

    It’s the belly band for me! Five months pregnant and all my tops are starting to get too short! I was going to go and buy one, but they are hideously expensive for what they are, so I guess I can now make one…or tow or three! THanks and what a great idea~!!

  222. Kristi Van Os responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 2:40 pm →

    I really enjoyed looking at all the tutorials but I think I may have to try the Shadow Applique. I love to applique and have never seen it done this way.

  223. Carrie responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 2:42 pm →

    Wahoo! These all look so great! Thanks!

  224. mikawendy responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 2:46 pm →

    I love the belly band tutorial! Something similar would also be great for non-pregnant people who want extra coverage if they’re wearing short tops and low-rise pants!

  225. melissa s. responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 2:47 pm →

    LOVE that bias binding tutorial. I always hate that step, and this makes it SO easy! THANKS!

  226. Janet Jones responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 2:49 pm →

    I loved finding the tissue holder tutorial. It’s a good use of fabric scraps and will make great stocking stuffers! Thanks!

  227. Michelle responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 2:53 pm →

    I love the skirt-from-jeans tutorial! This will be the perfect recycle for my young daughter’s too-short jeans. (She’d rather wear a skirt, anyway!)

  228. Lisa Nelson responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 2:53 pm →

    Thank you for the crochet hook tutorial…going to see if I can modify it into a purse!

  229. joy newman responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 2:55 pm →

    i can’t wait to try the reversible napkin tutorial. makes me want to get started on Christmas presents.

  230. K responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 3:05 pm →

    I’m going on a trip in a week and I think I’m going to make myself the everything bag before I go (or try to at least)! :) Thanks for the all the greats tutorials!

  231. wendy responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 3:08 pm →

    Awesome job, everyone!!! I love the little sewing bag… gonna make me one of those…

  232. Amanda responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 3:09 pm →

    Lord knows I could have used that maternity pants tutorial 8 months ago. I realize maternity pants have improved over the years by leaps and bounds, but still come on $60.00 or more for well made well fitted maternity jeans come on.

  233. emily responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 3:15 pm →

    what a great resource! A lot of clever tutorials and the ice cream brings a good chuckle to me on this friday afternoon!

  234. Sharon responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 3:15 pm →

    These are all great tutorials. Everyone has put in a lot of work. My favourite is the Circle Quilt.

    Well done to everyone.

  235. Meg Evans responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 3:16 pm →

    Oooh, I see so many to try–the everything bag might be a good start…and the napkins and the binding one are also of interest…

  236. Deirdre responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 3:26 pm →

    Wow, that sit upon looks a lot better than the ones I used to make in Girl Scouts (2 pieces vinyl, some red acrylic yarn and a pile of newspapers)!

  237. Brittany responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 3:36 pm →

    Love the tutorials, especialle the belly band…I’m not expecting yet, but I have seen these things sold for $20+ and its just a bit of stretchy fabric! Thank Purl Bee…you have made sewing fabulous again for another generation of seamstresses.

  238. EmmyLizzy responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 3:44 pm →

    What a great bunch of tutes! I’m really looking forward to trying the everything bag!

  239. Lissa responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 3:50 pm →

    I have checked out every tutorial.. except the maternity one.. dont want to go there again! LOL mine babies are teenagers (almost) now! LOL

    I did especially love the grandma’s needlebook and love that blog! and the tote pattern? perfect!

    Lissa
    australia

  240. Kim responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 3:50 pm →

    Love the Shadow Applique! Thanks!

  241. Meredith responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 3:52 pm →

    Can’t wait to try my hand at the everything bag :-) Love the pics and description!

  242. Dana responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 3:53 pm →

    These tutorials are so much fun! I think I see a few of them coming my way in the near future! But which one to try first???? Thanks for such a fun and informative place to visit!

  243. Jessica responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 3:59 pm →

    I’d never even thought to add a peeper to a quilt [seems like it would be a nice detail on bags too!], thanks for the idea!

  244. sharon responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 3:59 pm →

    these are all so great … i especially like the ones to help organize my stuff … crochet hook case, sewing folder and sewing bag

  245. jill responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 4:01 pm →

    an okay start — can’t wait to see what else people come up with

  246. renee responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 4:05 pm →

    So many more things to add to my to do list. That maternity belt is a great idea! Loving the circle quilt too. I can imagine that in primary colors for my boy’s room.

  247. Mary responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 4:08 pm →

    Wonky quilt has me curious and dreaming…..Looks like a great homemade gift for the teenagers in the family…..Or mayybe me!

  248. Kittee responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 4:15 pm →

    Oh! So many cute idea’s! I really want to try that bag one very soon!

    Many blessings,
    -Kittee

  249. Trina responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 4:22 pm →

    I will definitely use the belly band tutorial! And I am working on a tutorial of my own!

  250. amelia responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 4:22 pm →

    i love the tutorial for the wonky long cabin block. i am in love with the effects of that style of quilting, so this was fun to see!

  251. NWNonna responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 4:28 pm →

    Yikes! Where to start? So many great ideas, so little time..wonky log cabin is next on my list due to the very helpful tutorial. Thank you S to S for the ever inspiring porjects and fabrics!

  252. Stacey responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 4:31 pm →

    I spent over $30 for those “bella bands” when I was pregnant. I searched and searched for a tutorial on how to make one of my own and there was nothing. I’m bookmarking this one for the next pregnancy :)

  253. Teresa responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 4:36 pm →

    I read through the peeper tutorial and can’t wait to try it out on my next quilt! There are some beautiful tutorials, as always, here!

  254. Christina responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 4:38 pm →

    I love that tote bag!

  255. Tanja responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 4:41 pm →

    I love all the fun fabrics the contestants have used. I plan to make the wonky log cabin. Thanks to all the entrants for sharing their ideas.

  256. Terri responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 4:43 pm →

    I absolutely love the napkin and pouch set—great for my sister and I love the belly band. I wish I knew about it last year when I was pregnant with #5 but I love that I can make it longer to nurse in. THANKS!

  257. Jodie responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 4:43 pm →

    I am going to try the Pin-tucked Strip Piecing Tutorial! Thanks s o much.

  258. Read Teach Sew responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 4:53 pm →

    I’m so glad to see these tutorials! Endless sewing inspiration and ideas. Thank you, and all of those who posted.

    I especially love the sewing bag- I have a coworker who I taught to hem pants, and she borrows my thread to hem pants all the time. I bought her basic thread colors, but I have been trying to think of a cute type of sewing box or container. This will be perfect!

    I am also pretty sure I’ll be making a few Everything Bags. I liked the description of making box corners in that one.

  259. fert responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 4:54 pm →

    so cute!

  260. Jen responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 4:59 pm →

    Can’t wait to get started! Especially the log quilt block!! I knew this contest would bring about fabulous things…….

  261. Tricia responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 5:06 pm →

    I’ve been looking for a good solution for my knitting needles. Craft cross-pollination!

  262. Linda responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 5:13 pm →

    Wow, lots of great entries in the contest. I am glad I am not one of the judges. Thanks for sharing with us.

  263. kat responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 5:14 pm →

    what a great resource for tutorials!
    I really need to make a couple of tote bags!
    Thanks for the inspiration + motivation.

  264. Megan responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 5:16 pm →

    I love the belly band- You could make it in so many great colors and actually feel attractive as a little round Pregnant woman!

  265. denitza responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 5:16 pm →

    Love the wonky log cabin and the bags! Great tutorials!

  266. Mama Urchin responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 5:18 pm →

    That maternity belly band is such a clever idea.

  267. Anna responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 5:22 pm →

    The crochet hook case and stitching folder really caught my eye. Lots of great inspiration!

  268. Jen Burn responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 5:28 pm →

    What a wonderful talented group of people! I can’t wait to try out Peg’s peeper method.

  269. Rachel responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 5:28 pm →

    I love the crochet hook case! All of the tutorials are so creative and beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

  270. Kim D. responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 5:31 pm →

    I love reading tutorials, thank you all so much for the time you put into them!

  271. kerri c responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 5:42 pm →

    the maternity belly bands are great for non-pregnant girls too, just to avoid the ‘belt of flesh’, as stacy & clinton call it! great for extending a too-short tee. love all the tutorials…thx

  272. Karen B responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 5:47 pm →

    I love the reversible napkin set tute…already made it! All the tutes are great!

  273. Kate responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 5:50 pm →

    I just got the hang of the regular log cabin… but I’m going to have to use the wonky log cabin next!

  274. JM responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 5:52 pm →

    I like the look of the Wonky Log Cabin block. I’ve marked it for possible future use.

  275. Debbie responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 5:53 pm →

    I love the wonky log cabin block. It looks young and fresh–would make a perfect gift pillow for my sophisticated European daughter-in-law. Thanks, Jacquie.

  276. veronica responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 5:55 pm →

    Oh my goodness, a sit-upon! I haven’t seen one of those in ages. And it isn’t made out of newspaper and hideous pleather! I might just have to make a couple for camping.

  277. Yohandy responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 5:56 pm →

    These are all great tutorials. I will definitely be trying a few. :)

  278. Libby responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 6:08 pm →

    I have to say there are a lot of wonderful tutorials here. My absolute favorite is the Grandma’s Needlebook. I’m definitely making some of these. And she did a superb job with her tutorial.

  279. Bobbie BentNeedle responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 6:26 pm →

    There are so many really neat tutorials here that it’s hard to choose just one, but I absolutely LOVE Erin’s Everything Bag. Thanks for the nice tutorials, ladies!

  280. Nancy responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 6:30 pm →

    I was intrigued by Peg’s Peeper tutorial as I hadn’t a clue as to what a peerer is. Now I know what that tiny part of a quilt border is called. You can easily guess I’m not an experienced quilter. But I must admit that the kid in me loved Hannah’s waffle cone. I’m wondering what fabric she used.

  281. lindsey responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 6:42 pm →

    I wish I would have had a belly band pattern when I was preggo! Ill remember it for friends :)

  282. Amanda responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 7:06 pm →

    I am interested to check out all of these tutorials, but I think I am going to try Erin’s Everything Bag first. The tutorial looks really clear and the bag is really cute. The hardest part will be deciding on fabric. :)

  283. Dandelion Quilts responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 7:12 pm →

    Oh, I especailly enjoyed the freezer paper tutorial.

  284. Linda F. responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 7:15 pm →

    Wow! I see a lot of things here I want to try! Great tuts, everyone!

  285. Pauline responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 7:23 pm →

    I’m quite keen to give the circle quilt a go – so fun to have all these new tutorials to choose from!

  286. stef responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 7:37 pm →

    I love the circle quilt tutorial – it looks like easy and fun!

  287. Deb responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 7:38 pm →

    I’d love to try the wonky log cabine block without a doubt!

  288. Jenny responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 7:43 pm →

    My friend just found out she’s having TRIPLETS!!! so I totally want to try the maternity band tut! Thanks for all the great ideas!

  289. Shana responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 7:44 pm →

    wow, some really fun stuff here! I’ve been meaning to make a knitting needle holder for sometime so this double point holder is on my to-do list and several others here on my when-I-have-more-time list. . .

  290. Angie responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 7:44 pm →

    I love the everything bag and can’t wait to try it. I already know what fabric I am going to use.

  291. molly m responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 7:49 pm →

    Love these! Can’t wait to try the maternity belly band for a newly pregnant friend.

  292. Chassie responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 7:49 pm →

    Great minds think alike! I made myself some Maternity Belly Bands when I was preggo with my last baby because I couldn’t find them in our local stores. Great tutorial! I wish I could’ve made mine with lace on the bottom, but I didn’t know how that would work with stretchy materiall??

  293. Jeannine responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 7:51 pm →

    There are so many great tutorials here. First on my list to try are the Reversible Napkin Set with Matching Pouch tutorial and the Travel Tissue Holder tutorial.

  294. Colleen responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 7:52 pm →

    Great gift ideas! I like this world of sharing patterns via blogs.

  295. Karen responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 8:06 pm →

    awesome tutorials! thanks for sharing.

  296. marietta responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 8:09 pm →

    my favourite are the tote bag and the grandma needlebook (clever use of old cards) though i am quite fond of the shadow applique

  297. Marianne Johnson responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 8:17 pm →

    I like the crochet hook case by Tracy. It was well explained and the photos were of very helpful. I can’t wait to do many of these projects!

  298. Melissa responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 8:21 pm →

    Excellent tutorials – Thanks! I can’ wait to try them out. I’m starting with the crochet hook case – I need one of those so bad!

  299. Molly responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 8:25 pm →

    I think I might try the sewing bag, or the pin tuck quilt. My to do list grows faster than I sew!

  300. sarah responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 8:35 pm →

    Love the belly band tut. I wish I’d had it before but I’ll use it next time!

  301. Mauri responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 8:49 pm →

    I love that travel tissue holder tutorial! A gret idea for leftover bits (of which I have many).

  302. Ruth responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 8:50 pm →

    Such creativity! I really like the Everything Bag—will have to make one!

  303. Carrie responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 8:51 pm →

    I’m realy excited about all of these, but especially the circle quilt tutorial. I have been wanting to make some kind of circle quilt for a while now but was unsure how to go about it. This looks like exactly what I was looking for! I also really like the crochet hook case and they everything bag. Lots more to add to my “to-do” list!!!

  304. Tina responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:06 pm →

    Oooh…I was just looking at some travel tissue holders on Etsy made from the cutest Japanese import fabric. Thanks for the tut! Now I can make my own! Also love the “how to calculate the amount you need for your binding” tutorial. Still need to check out some of the rest of them but I am definitely intrigued by the Circles Quilt and the Freezer Paper Piecing.

  305. Stacy responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:06 pm →

    I’m digging the waffle cone tutorial as well as the crochet hook holder. Really what I like the best is a page with so many great tutorials. Now for someone to post a tutorial on how to get all these great things done as well as all the normal day to day stuff.

  306. jessi responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:07 pm →

    the circle quilt looks fun – I’ve been getting the quilting bug lately.

  307. Karen aka Grammy Mac responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:10 pm →

    These people are all very talented, not only as craft’s people, but also as teachers. I’ll be trying out several of the projects!

    Thanks for all you do!
    Karen

  308. bethania responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:27 pm →

    thanks for the opprtunity presented by the contest and loved the tutotrials. Great and lovely.

  309. Christina responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:39 pm →

    Thanks for the needlebook charity – I’ve been using an old change purse and the needles work themselves out through the sides!!

  310. Georgia responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:42 pm →

    I *love* the wonky log cabins. It’s so great to see how they’re done – it was a mystery to me!

    The maternity belly bands are fantastic too. I used mine a LOT when I was pregnant, and at that awkward in-between stage when I wasn’t big enough for maternity clothes, but my normal clothes were becoming a little too revealing.

  311. Melissa responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 9:47 pm →

    I love the napkins, how creative!

  312. Shannon responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:14 pm →

    Thanks for all these great tutorials! I love that wonky log cabin.

  313. Emily responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:17 pm →

    What a fun collection of tutorials this is going to be. I love the sewing bag! I’m thinking it would be perfect for a little embroidery project on the go. I’m planning on doing some summer embroidery when I’m stuck at the pool for swim classes. Thanks for the tutorial. I really do mean to do my go-go art bag tutorial, but I have been chosen to do my civic duty as a juror this and next week – yikes! So I may not make it in time for the contest. But my poor daughter really does need one – I’ve made them for all of her friends! I’ll tut her bag! It is great to see how everyone does their tutorials – I’m gleaning good tips!

  314. Kate responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:25 pm →

    I really love the napkin set. It is such a nice, small housewarming present for special friends.

  315. Karen responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:39 pm →

    Wow. Tha’ts an impressive listing of tutorials. I will have to get off the computer and start sewing. I think I’ll have to try the Everything Bag tomorrow.

  316. Debra responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:39 pm →

    Wonderful tutorials! I especially can’t wait to try my hand at the crochet hook case and reversible napkin set!

  317. Centa responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 10:52 pm →

    I love the napkins, they are so simple and yet I had never thought about making my own napkins, hah. I also love the baby-shoe pin cushions. My mom’s birthday is coming up and she would love both of those things. Looks like its time to pay her back for getting me a sewing machine for my birthday. :D

  318. BethieB responds:
    Posted: April 18th, 2008 at 11:15 pm →

    I love the circle quilt and the tut on pin tucking, can’t wait to try both of these out when my machine is fixed. Thanks for the inspiration and encouragement!

  319. Ane responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 12:13 am →

    One does not have to be pregnant to enjoy one of Christys belly bands, they are perfect for using those tops that have shrunk a little bit, or for closing that horribly cold gap between your top and your jeans.

  320. Lynne in Hawaii responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 12:36 am →

    I really like Jacquie’s Wonky Log Cabin block. Her explainations were excellent and easy to follow.

  321. Michele responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 3:26 am →

    It’s hard to pick just one…but I really like the “Everything Bag” tutorial. I cannot wait to try and make one.

  322. LuLu responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 3:47 am →

    I love the Sit Upon. That brings back so many memories of girl scouts and when we made our own. Hadn’t thought about those in years. Good to see that some golden oldies are still around.

  323. Jennifer responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 3:59 am →

    Great tutorials….love the reversible napkins. Too cute!!!

  324. Janice D responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 4:09 am →

    Thanks for posting such wonderful tutorials! There are some I can’t wait to try out.

  325. Caron Mosey responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 4:18 am →

    Love the tutorials, plan to make Grandma’s Needlebook ~ Charity
    today. Thanks for the great ideas (all of them!).

    Caron in Michigan
    http://blog.caronmosey.com

  326. Fairlight responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 4:34 am →

    I can’t wait to use that “Pin tucked Strip Piecing” tutorial! And the belly bands (wish I had known that when I was pregnant) and the “Everything Bag.” Great round of tutorials.

  327. Josette Marcellino responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 5:28 am →

    The tutorials are awesome. Thankyou all so very much.

  328. Jeannie Crockett responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 5:29 am →

    Oh, my. I want to make everything. But I think the waffle cone especially. The Internet is such a wonderful resource for those who love to sew. In the old days, it was a lonely pastime.

  329. Elizabeth responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 5:30 am →

    Wow. some great inspiration out there. Thanks for sharing.

  330. maggie m. responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 5:30 am →

    Love the jean skirt tutorial.
    Thanks to everyone for passing on their instructions. Now if I only had your skills!

  331. Average Jane Crafter responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 6:03 am →

    Anything with “wonky” in the title is a must for me …. :)

  332. kristin responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 6:11 am →

    belly band looks fun! Hopefully it will get some use here.

  333. Carolyn responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 6:14 am →

    I read the tutorial about the “peeper”…….silly me, I couldn’t figure out what a peeper was until I read the tutorial…….good tut and wonderful blogger, I’ve added Peg to my list of favorites.
    Thanks for continuing to inspire our fabric artistry!!

  334. Leslie responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 6:45 am →

    I have two nephews that will be getting felt icecream cones soon! Great bunch of tutorials.

  335. Cindy responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 6:56 am →

    These are fabulous! Can’t wait to try them!

  336. laura responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 7:10 am →

    great tutes ladies. I can’t wait to try some out. I sure wish I had that maternity belly band one about a year ago!! LOL. Great Idea.

  337. Mommykatt responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 7:17 am →

    I am amking my soon-to-be 4 yo a play food/waitress set. The waffle cone would be so cute along with the other items I’m working on!

    All these tutorials are great — well done and easy to navigate through. There is one tutorial I’d like to see though…

    …how to get more hours into the day to sew!

  338. Liz responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 7:35 am →

    So many lovely things to make… so little time.

  339. Chris responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 7:35 am →

    Is there a tutorial somewhere with tips for finding time to do all of these fun things??!!!
    They all looked great! Thank you!!!!

  340. Kristin Lawson responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 8:00 am →

    All of these look great! Can’t wait to make some tote bags for grocery shopping!

  341. lucy johnson responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 8:06 am →

    the everything bag is cool, and easy to follow. i love tutorials as i live somewhere where you can’t buy patterns!

  342. Stacy responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 8:12 am →

    All of these tutorials are awesome and I am definately going to make that tote bag!

  343. thea responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 8:18 am →

    Ooh! I would love to make so many of these things! I could really use the crochet hook case, and the tote bag is amazing!

  344. Steph W responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 8:30 am →

    These tutorials are soooooo helpful. Many, many thanks!

  345. BethAnn Rivers responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 9:19 am →

    Great tutorials really! The most useful would be the crochet hook and double-pointed needle cases…and that awesome little sewing bag, but that travel tissue holder is soo cute!

  346. Katrin responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 9:25 am →

    Love the belly band tut.
    I’m not pregnant – but how knows…
    I will give it a try then.

  347. Jessica responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 9:27 am →

    I’m definitely liking the maternity belly band. I’ll be needing some of those soon!
    Thanks!

  348. robyn krause responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 9:45 am →

    The Freezer Paper Piecing tutorial is awesome! Prior to the tute, I didn’t understand the process.

  349. Anne responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 10:13 am →

    Wow so many tutorials to choose from. Love the Sit Upon especially since it is something I can have my 4 y.o. help me with when it is time to sew up the end (she really wants to learn to sew). And the reversible napkin set is also something that I’m looking forward to trying. Thank you all for sharing your tutorials and SMS for such a great blog and posting them. Definitely very inspirational and can’t wait to get started!

  350. LisaC responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 12:42 pm →

    Em’s sit upon tutorial has answered my question about sewing on those vinyl table cloths. I think they would be great for making some bags to use to carry wet swim gear. I am definitely trying that out now. The sit-upon looks great. I freeze my butt off at hockey games even though they are indoors and this would be a good solution.

  351. Ingrid responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 12:57 pm →

    Wow, so much inspiration, so little time! Thank you for gathering all this great info in one place.

  352. Billie responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 1:12 pm →

    Thank you, great tutes! I love the pin-tucked strip piecing.

  353. Sam VanDerPuy responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 1:45 pm →

    It’s hard to choose, so I’m going to go practical. I really like the ‘how much binding’ tutorial, and the tote bag! One I really need to study more (binding), and one I really want to make so I can stop using those darn plastic grocery bags! :) Thanks for this.

  354. Michelle responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 1:54 pm →

    Love tutorials! Thanks for posting these.

  355. Vicki responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 2:41 pm →

    I love the fabric used in the crochet hook case. The addition of the ribbon and button make it so cute! I want to make a dpn holder like it.

  356. Del responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 2:48 pm →

    I can’t wait to try the everything bag tutorial and the wonky log cabin block!

  357. Rebecca responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 2:50 pm →

    Love the belly band and tote bag.

  358. Heather Wilson responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 3:08 pm →

    Erin’s Everything Bag Tutorial is great! Very clear instructions as well as great pictures to go along~

    I also enjoyed reading The Wonky Log Cabin Tutorial…looks like a fun quilt to make!

  359. Anne responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 3:43 pm →

    The maternity belly band is such a good idea! I paid big bucks for mine when I was pregnant! Now I can make them for my pregnant friends. Thanks!

  360. tammie responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 4:04 pm →

    I think I am going to try Kerri’s tote bag this weekend! Lots of great ideas in those tutes though!

  361. abbe responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 4:15 pm →

    the everything bag tutorial looks great, and would make a super diaper bag. can’t wait to try it. thanks so much!

  362. kerri m responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 5:43 pm →

    Love the jeans into a skirt idea, Have to give it a try thanks.

  363. Sandra responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 6:17 pm →

    I’m fiishing up my first doll quilt, so the binding tutorial is just in time! Now I’ll have to do some measuring and find a calculator!

  364. Amy responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 6:19 pm →

    I really like the handbag pattern – might have to stitch one up!

  365. Deborah responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 6:19 pm →

    The maternity belly band looks so simple and so functional. Lovely!

  366. Diane Branish responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 6:25 pm →

    My daughter is due to deliver my grandson next week. The belly band is a great idea. She had a hard time finding one that fit!
    Diane

  367. indigirl responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 7:16 pm →

    the everything bag is the best bag tutorial i’ve seen yet! so detailed & clear. thank you!

  368. claudia responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 7:24 pm →

    Loving the math tutorial for “How much binding do I need?”! No more wasting fabric here.

  369. Melissa S responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 8:04 pm →

    I love the tote tutorial, but I’ve looked at almost all of them!

  370. shelle responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 8:15 pm →

    wow! love the tutorials, I think i bookmarked three! great site, love the new fabrics. peace

  371. Bailey responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 8:37 pm →

    Thanks for all the great ideas and instructions. There are so many creative sewers out there. Can’t wait for Women’s clothing month too!

  372. andrea responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 8:41 pm →

    wow! is it possible to have so many great tutorials at my finger tips AND is it possible that so many have commented???? thanks guys!

  373. Tanya responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 8:47 pm →

    Great tutorials…there are so many talented folks out there! Trying to decide which project to try first is the biggest challenge.

  374. Carla responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 9:19 pm →

    Really nice job on all the tutorials! I especially liked Keri’s bag and the crochet hook case.

  375. Helen O'B responds:
    Posted: April 19th, 2008 at 10:38 pm →

    AHHHHHHHHH I already spend more time on the computer than I should and now you give me more fantastic things to look at and learn from. First of all I think I’ll be looking through the scraps and trying some pintuck strip piecing. Thank-you for so many new things to try.

  376. Liz responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 12:29 am →

    Oh my, the list of things to make gets bigger! First of the list are the napkins…

  377. skmparis responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 1:31 am →

    How cute is that waffle cone? I love all the stitching folders too!!

  378. Penny responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 1:34 am →

    wow! Kerri’s tote bag looks so cool…. putting it on my list of Things To Make. Thank you! And thank you for including the photos because I’m a visual person.

  379. Wendy Marijnissen responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 2:13 am →

    So many great project and tutorials to try out.
    I really like the quilting info on it. Just very usefull and great explanations.
    And I’ll definitly try the ’sitting on’ one.
    Wendy

  380. Sarah responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 2:18 am →

    Wow what a great list of tutorials! Love the crochet hook case, and the wonky log cabin. Thank you for sharing these with us! : )

  381. Stine responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 3:24 am →

    I’m already getting ready to do the sewing bag by diane – it’s beautiful

  382. bunny responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 3:36 am →

    Awesome page! Love that all the tutorials are compiled here. I especially like the tote bag tutorial cos I love tote bags!

  383. Samantha responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 5:40 am →

    Looking forward to having a go at the Kerri made tote.

  384. Ruth responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 6:00 am →

    Thank you for including my tutorial. I’m keen to try the everything bag and Grandma’s needle cases, they both look great!

  385. Donna responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 7:08 am →

    I feel in love with Charity’s complete web site because of her tutorial submissions. I especially love Grandma’s Needle Case. It’s probably due to the fact that I LOVE anything done in “30’s reproductions. Thanks for all your inspiration and your give aways.

  386. Tina responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 7:10 am →

    I like the sewing folder tutorial because it is so quick and easy to spice up an old ugly folder and much nicer than what you would purchase in a store!

  387. Abigail responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 7:24 am →

    Wow, these are all so awesome! I’m definitely going to be trying some out, especially that Everything Bag. It’s fabulous! :)

  388. Christine responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 7:51 am →

    I love the tutorial for the tissue holders. Very well done.

  389. Jodi responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 7:58 am →

    Thank you Maria for the tutorial on Binding ! “How much binding do I need ? ” I’m sorta a newbie.
    I’ve made a dozen or so quilts in the past, but had NO clue what I was doing. Recently I’ve started sewing again, and this time I’ve used mostly the Internet to learn how to really sew/quilt! So grateful for all those talented people that share their talents with everyone ! So excited to bind my next quilt! LOL. (that’s a first).

  390. Good&Crazy responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 8:04 am →

    I can’t choose. The tote tute from Kerri Made, or the skirt made from jeans….Cool!

  391. Leah responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 8:12 am →

    Love these tutes! DH will have some fun stuff to work on this summer! He’s the sewer, not me!

  392. Louisa responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 8:39 am →

    Wow! I love the Everything Bag! It is just the size and shape that I have been looking for. The tutorial is also quite nice! Thanks!

  393. Kendy responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 8:45 am →

    Ooooooooooooooh! I love the Pin-tucked Strip Piecing, that is just unbelievable!! I wish I had the patience to do that.

  394. Toni responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 8:50 am →

    What great tutorials! I really like the Grandma’s Needlebook..now if I can just find the time to make one =)

    Thanks to everyone for sharing such great and creative work!

  395. Ally responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 8:53 am →

    The maternity band one is cool, I whish I had done this when I was preggers, Oh well maybe I will make some for friends.
    I also like the idea of turning Jeans into a skirt… what a great way to make that cute pairs of ’short’ jeans work a little longer for those of us with tiny waisted children (my 5 year old needs a size 6 for length, but she can wear a 3T for waist size, those 3T’s do make great capri’s though).

  396. Sue responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 9:48 am →

    Wonderful tutorials, I especially like the crochet hook, boy do I ever need one of those!

  397. Lil' d responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 9:58 am →

    I’m looking forward to trying some of these out – thanks.

  398. Heather responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 9:59 am →

    I like the tissue holder, what a cute little gift. Handy for anyone and super quick and simple.

  399. erika~ inspired mama musings responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 10:05 am →

    oooh, i love the napkin and tote set, the everything bag, and the double pointed needle case! thanks for all the great ideas and tutorials!! :)

  400. Kat responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 10:10 am →

    I think the everything bag tute might be just perfect for my bridesmaids presents.

  401. Amy Hachem responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 10:23 am →

    I am really interested in the reversible napkins with pouch–not only for myself (to keep the sets together!), but for gift giving as well! Great idea!

  402. ellery responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 11:27 am →

    I think there are a lot which look neat. I couldn’t quite figure out the belly band once I read through it more carefully, though. I think I’m too much of a beginner. I was able to make a bunch of tissue holders for moms I know (mother’s day). Very clear and easy. I’m looking foward to a new batch of tutorials soon. Part 2?

  403. Heather responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 11:39 am →

    LOVE the waffle cone tutorial! We’ll be adding a few of those to our play kitchen! I’m excited for more great tutorials to come…..

  404. Carolyn responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 11:41 am →

    Love the Wonky Log Cabin blocks and the Tote Bag tutorials. I’m bookmarking them!!

  405. marin responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 11:52 am →

    i love these ideas and my favorite one to try this week is the peeper and wacky log cabin! this is a fun challenge with lots of great ideas.

  406. BethieB responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 12:29 pm →

    Okay, I have to add a second comment here. I just got through reading the wonky log cabin tutorial post, and I am in looovvvveee with it. At the moment I’m making a crazy quilt for my daughter, but my good machine went down (sniff, sniff) and I’m stuck with my old Necchi that will only do straight stitches. So the crazy quilt look isn’t working too well now. I am going to piece some of these wonky log cabin blocks to finish off the quilt, and it will look awesome! Thanks for this awesome site and wonderful ideas :0)

  407. jennifer ramos responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 1:18 pm →

    I appreciate the crochet hook case tutorial. It’s SO much different from the way I make mine, so it’s interesting to see the differences. What I want to make, though is the tissue case. I think it’d be a fantastic gift edition.

  408. nora responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 1:33 pm →

    I love the shape of that tote bag, perfect for the store (no crushing things at the bottom).

  409. Leisha responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 3:04 pm →

    I love the wonky log cabin block – I’ve made a similar quilt from these sorts of blocks, and they look sooooo fun!! Purple and orange, like a gorgeous sunset.

  410. Jen responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 3:36 pm →

    Wow, 3 tutorials for things I was trying to figure out – thatnks!

  411. Bess responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 3:48 pm →

    LOVE the log cabin block and the everything bag!! can’t wait to try them!!

  412. Kimmie responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 6:35 pm →

    You guys are amazing…love the tree fabric! *every tree hugger should have tree fabric I think! Can’t wait to check out some ot these tutorials …I’ll become a sewer yet!

    Kimmie
    mama to 6
    one homemade and 5 adopted

  413. Margaret responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 6:48 pm →

    Great ideas, I will be making the tissue holders and tote bags to match for year end teacher gifts. Thanks for the great ideas and inspiration.

  414. Valerie responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 7:10 pm →

    I love all these tutorials. Who needs to take a class? Thanks for sharing these.

  415. Deece responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 7:31 pm →

    I’m new to sewing and I’m loving it. And I love the tutorials! I think I’ll start with the double pointed needle holder, then the sit upon, and eventually I’ll graduate to the everything bag. : )

  416. ayumills responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 7:38 pm →

    I looked at all the tutorials! They are all great. Most of them are what I have never made and didn’t know how to make. I opened a new blog in English partly because I wanted to give a try to be a part of this wonderful tutorial contest. I’ll update a tutorial soon and enter my tutorial! I’m so excited!!

  417. Renee responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 8:15 pm →

    Wow! There are so many AMAZING tutorials that I want to try them all…especially the tote and the log cabin blocks! Now I just have to figure out a way to get through all of my grading sooner so I can get sewing! Thanks to everyone who shared their talents!

  418. Nancy responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 8:16 pm →

    Fun tutorials and a great giveaway idea. I really like the tree fabrics- very cute.

  419. Diane responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 8:52 pm →

    Great tutorials! I can’t wait to see Nanette’s on there! (FredasHive) I want to win some free fabric
    so bad!

  420. Sarah Jackson responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 8:56 pm →

    I have to check out the maternity band – I’m right at the place where my pants won’t button anymore. Ugh. Thanks for the tutorial!

  421. jmbmommy responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 9:50 pm →

    Love those wonky log cabin blocks!! The tutorial for the everything bag was very good too.

  422. janalee acereto responds:
    Posted: April 20th, 2008 at 10:31 pm →

    way too many cute ideas, how does one choose?

  423. Ana responds:
    Posted: April 21st, 2008 at 2:47 am →

    I absolutly love the “Reversible Napkin Set with Matching Pouch”. I must make this for me!
    Thank you!

  424. Jocelyn responds:
    Posted: April 21st, 2008 at 3:30 am →

    Love the tissue holders .I made some similar for Christmas gifts and every one loved them. All of these are great.Wow,so many creative gals out there!

  425. Ellen responds:
    Posted: April 21st, 2008 at 5:12 am →

    Thanks for the inspiration. I always enjoy visiting here.

  426. Christy S responds:
    Posted: April 21st, 2008 at 5:18 am →

    I love the waffle cone! Not only is it the cutest thing ever, it looks good enough to eat! Love it! Love it! Love it!

  427. Jamie B. responds:
    Posted: April 21st, 2008 at 5:23 am →

    Thanks for all the great tutorials. I can’t wait to try them. It’s hard to pick which one to try first.

  428. Amy L responds:
    Posted: April 21st, 2008 at 7:21 am →

    Love the wonky log cabin. I’ll have to mark this page and keep it in my “idea” box.

  429. Julie @ Letter9 responds:
    Posted: April 21st, 2008 at 8:23 am →

    That “how much binding” tutorial is such a great idea. AHA!

  430. Tina C. responds:
    Posted: April 21st, 2008 at 8:41 am →

    how much binding do i need? this is perfect info for me because i’m exactly at this point in making my 1st quilt!

  431. Jam responds:
    Posted: April 21st, 2008 at 11:06 am →

    Thanks for all the great tutorials; always wondered how to figure how much fabric I needed for my bindings. Also loved to see all the projects and the fabric choices. I do have a problem in getting my colors together.

  432. Esther responds:
    Posted: April 21st, 2008 at 11:51 am →

    I bookmarked almost half of these — thank you!!!

  433. jill responds:
    Posted: April 22nd, 2008 at 7:20 pm →

    On second look, I will definitely be trying the circle quilt and the everything bag with corners, and I like the idea of the sewing bag, too. Thanks for all the great tutorials.

  434. Jacqueline responds:
    Posted: April 22nd, 2008 at 9:53 pm →

    Great tutorials – can’t wait to give some of them a try!
    Thanks!

  435. Em responds:
    Posted: April 25th, 2008 at 7:25 pm →

    I’m so excited to see my tutorial on here! Woo Hoo! I also love the napkin set, and will be making these for Christmas presents this year! I’m so glad you’ve done this tutorial contest, I love seeing all of the ideas!

  436. Mary responds:
    Posted: April 27th, 2008 at 3:03 pm →

    These are such wonderful tutorials. This is a great way to learn new techniques.

  437. Yvonne responds:
    Posted: April 28th, 2008 at 7:15 pm →

    I don’t have a blog but I have become addited to surfing the sewing blogs. The truth is that each and everyone of the contributors did excellent jobs on the tutorial. The Chrochet Hook Case caught my because of the sweet bow closure. All are throughly enjoyable.
    Thanks Yvonne

  438. Alejandra responds:
    Posted: May 8th, 2008 at 6:02 pm →

    I’ve never sewn in my life, I’m actually very afraid of it………but seeing Your tutorials, how you take your time to explain everything step by step really really helps alot, so I shall master the courage………one of this days and get on with it!! (Can’t wait to make my own tote bag).

  439. Michelle responds:
    Posted: May 16th, 2008 at 3:35 pm →

    Great tutorials- I love the belly band – bunch of friends are pregnant, so these would good gifts for the mommies!

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